Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
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When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly d ...
Ride & Handling
The Outback shines in terms of ride comfort. It's surprisingly tame and
confident at 70 mph and higher, and it definitely feels like a car rather than
an SUV. Its wagon style doesn't harm the Outb ...
Locking and unlocking from the outside
To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward
the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
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